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Restriction zone eased for paramedic who sexually assaulted patients in ambulance
Christopher King was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison in 2014.
Road snowfall warning for Hawke’s Bay highway, freezing nights ahead
Temperatures could drop as low as -4C in Napier later this week.
Leaks waste more than 15 million litres of water a day in Hawke’s Bay
Hastings had the sixth-highest loss rate among 62 of NZ's councils.
'Numbers have just exploded': Wild deer costing farmers tens of thousands
One landowner thought he had 50 deer on his property - thermal imaging found nearly 300.
'Worry every time we walk out': 50 strikes for firefighters a milestone they never wanted
'It’s not a celebration, we shouldn’t be here at all.'
From Irish triumph back to Hawke’s Bay - cricket coach Heinrich Malan
Heinrich Malan coached the CD Stags from 2013 to 2019 - now he's returned to do it again.
'Pieces of art': Prizewinning clothing collection up for sale for charity
Laurel Judd is auctioning 23 award-winning outfits for Parkinson’s Hawke’s Bay.
The Years Ahead: When home becomes too quiet
Mary lost her husband three years ago. The evenings are the hardest.
'That's the essence of me': Hastings mourns council leader Nigel Bickle
Bickle, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and koro, died unexpectedly at home.
Napier City Rovers in driver's seat for Central League
Rovers scored two goals in each half and are three points clear at the top of the table.
Rookie Magpies hammer Wellington in NPC opener
The Magpies scored eight tries to five in winning 52-31 in Wellington.
'Bit of a shaky weekend': NZ hit by three quakes three days in a row
Thousands of people reported feeling last night's quake after it struck near Te Araroa.
Thousands feel strong 5.7 earthquake near Te Araroa
GeoNet classified the shaking as strong.
One dead after two-vehicle crash at Hawke’s Bay intersection
Puketapu Rd will stay closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
Family, council mourn sudden loss of ‘treasured’ To’osavili Nigel Bickle
His whānau described him as a devoted husband and treasured father.
Police appeal after two suspicious shed fires at Dannevirke property
Police say the people at the property have been left 'very shaken' by the fires.
A $44k bill and counting: The rising cost of your teen having talent
Paula has borrowed money and downsized the family's home to afford her son's chess career.
'Really odd': Boardwalk quietly disappears from popular Napier walking track
'One day it was there, and the next day it was gone.'
'We have to be willing to intervene': Green MP calls Govt's response to McCain closure 'tardy'
McCain announced the Hastings plant would close in January 31, 2027.
One person dies in hospital two days after Hawke’s Bay crash
The crash happened on SH2, Te Hauke on Thursday.
Police seek witnesses after woman dies in Hawke's Bay crash
Sonique Glodean Campbell, 24, died when a Holden Commodore left the road.
The 87-year-old travelling solo after losing his wife
'I thought about it a lot, and I know that she would have been telling me to do it.'
'The work dried up': Napier's Reset Trade Group in liquidation with 35 job losses
An impacted worker says the liquidation came as a 'total shock' to staff.
Hastings, Waipukurau and Woodville look set to remain racing: John Jenkins
OPINION: Seven NZ tracks that currently hold race meetings are set to close.
'Like Nan’s, but better': 23 venues serve up their Humble Pie specials
Each venue is creating an exclusive pie for the event until August 31.
National first: Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-laning uses concrete base
Lean mix concrete provides a stronger base beneath the asphalt.
DoC 'love zones' help rebuild whitebait population
Īnanga provide up to 90% of Hawke’s Bay’s whitebait catch.
Calling a cat a fish: Why wholesale investor rules need to change
OPINION: Too many ordinary investors have too little protection from financial sharks.
How police training sparked a 30-year love story and crime-writing duo
The couple behind The Bookshop Detectives have learnt to leave their egos at the door.